Lower Merion Commissioners Vote on Controversial Ardmore Plans: Report

Lower Merion’s Board of Commissioners held votes Wednesday on a pair of highly controversial development plans, both on Cricket Avenue in Ardmore.

According to Main Line Media News, the board voted to approve a tentative plan for developer Ed Morris’ proposed development at Cricket and West Spring Avenues. A final vote will be held soon.

In addition, the board agreed to extend deadlines related to the Dranoff Properties’ mixed-use plan for further down Cricket Avenue. The Dranoff project was the subject of a lawsuit last month by the Save Ardmore Coalition. 

The plans have been controversial in the area, due to concerns over increased traffic, the loss of affordable housing and the possibility of some losing their homes. The meeting was reportedly tense, with one person present referring to “community genocide.”